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To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7967
Bill 118 hr 7967 aims to make changes to the Trade Act of 1974, specifically regarding the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). The GSP is a program that allows certain goods from developing countries to enter the United States duty-free.
The proposed amendments in this bill focus on the process of withdrawing, suspending, or limiting a country's designation under the GSP. Currently, the President has the authority to make these decisions based on certain criteria, such as a country's level of economic development or compliance with international trade agreements.
The bill seeks to modify these provisions to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. It includes requirements for the President to provide notice to Congress and affected parties before taking any action to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's GSP designation. Additionally, the bill aims to establish a process for affected parties to request a review of the decision. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7967 is to improve the accountability and oversight of the GSP program, while also ensuring that the process for making changes to country designations is clear and consistent.
The proposed amendments in this bill focus on the process of withdrawing, suspending, or limiting a country's designation under the GSP. Currently, the President has the authority to make these decisions based on certain criteria, such as a country's level of economic development or compliance with international trade agreements.
The bill seeks to modify these provisions to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. It includes requirements for the President to provide notice to Congress and affected parties before taking any action to withdraw, suspend, or limit a country's GSP designation. Additionally, the bill aims to establish a process for affected parties to request a review of the decision. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 7967 is to improve the accountability and oversight of the GSP program, while also ensuring that the process for making changes to country designations is clear and consistent.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7967
Bill HR 7967 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7967 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 11, 2024. Bill HR 7967's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7967
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7967
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences.
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